Originally Posted by mikeod (Post 449759)

My understanding is that carts are allowed on streets in TV because of a special waiver/exemption in the vehicle code passed by the legislature. As mentioned above, previously carts were only allowed in daylight hours. If the legislature can allow carts on streets, it can also ban them. All it would take is for someone to decide to sue declaring that the state/county/locality created an unsafe situation that resulted in injury (the Morse bridge crossing) and our use of carts could be examined and revoked. Think of the buffalo situation.

I would expect the political clout of the Morse's and the importance of TV to Sumter county would prevent that, but you just don't know.

Bottom line is to be careful out there with carts. They're not toys. And for those who get a thrill from their 35 mph carts, you just might kill the golden goose.

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1 (Post 449762)

Since it is just opinions, I'll give mine. Ban golf carts? Never. They will eventually require insurance, tags, registration, decals, inspections...whatever localities can think of to generate revenue. I believe that is why there are so many stats collected on golf carts. Just remember, I told you so.

Originally Posted by joannej (Post 449772)

I would highly recommend everyone go to the above meeting offered by TV, which is free of charge. There are also police officers present at the meeting that answer questions regarding golf cart laws, etc.

Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 449669)

Please no more talk of having a license to drive a golf cart. This is just plain silly. Would your auto drivers license be good enough. This is a very safe place to drive your cart. If you are having problems in your cart maybe its your fault.We do not need studies to tell us where accidents have taken place. Everyone just drive defensive and you will not have any problem. Just what we need here "special license to drive a cart or a bike or under 50 cc motorcycle. Watch what you ask for.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 449793)

I'm curious .... what makes you think that people who are driving golf carts have valid driver's licenses?

Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 449669)

Please no more talk of having a license to drive a golf cart. This is just plain silly. Would your auto drivers license be good enough. This is a very safe place to drive your cart. If you are having problems in your cart maybe its your fault.We do not need studies to tell us where accidents have taken place. Everyone just drive defensive and you will not have any problem. Just what we need here "special license to drive a cart or a bike or under 50 cc motorcycle. Watch what you ask for.

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 449813)

....... I would heartily suggest you do have insurance on your golf cart. Have an accident with your golf cart without insurance and you will be up the creek without a paddle. Your homeowner insurance or car insurance does not pay for damages with your golf cart. Injure someone and you could end up losing everything you worked for.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 449821)

Why didn't someone announce that silly season had started???

Originally Posted by Jim 9922 (Post 449835)

Have we all turned into blithering idiots that need to be ruled and legislated in our every action and activity? How in the world have us Villagers managed to live so long and so well without all the useless laws and regulations that will be passed tomorrow or the next day? Wrap me in bubble wrap and guide my every step so that I can exercise no risk, no caution, no common sense!:MOJE_whot: